Wisdom of Ben Sira 18:10-12

New Catholic Bible

¹⁰ Like a drop of water from the sea or a grain of sand,
    such are these few years compared with eternity.
¹¹ That is why the Lord is patient with men
    and pours out his mercy on them.
¹² He sees and recognizes how wretched their end will be,
    and thus he is even more lavish with his compassion.